It’s a new week, which means there are nearly endless new options to watch on our favorite streaming services. We like to keep tabs on what’s new to Netflix and Max in the month ahead, but don’t you just hate when you get all excited to watch a show or movie, only to find out you still have to wait weeks for it to come out? That’s why we like to keep things a little short-sighted here, by telling you about the best entertainment options available this week.
With these excellent choices to look forward to, the week will fly on by. Just try to see how many you can make it through before the weekend hits!
What to watch this week — the best movies and TV on streaming
Chad Powers (Sept. 30)
Hulu’s buzzy half-hour comedy stars Glen Powell as the titular Powers… sort of. The show revolves around a quarterback who made a mistake that tanked his career, so to get back into football, he decides to walk onto a team with a new name and identity: Chad Powers.
Love Is Blind season 9 (Oct. 1)
Grab your opaque gold wine glass, and get ready to head back to the pods, because Love is Blind is finally back! This season takes us to Denver, where a host of new singles will see if they can really fall in love (say it with us now) sight unseen. As always, Nick and Vanessa Lachey will be our hosts guiding us (and the hopefuls) through this process.
The Golden Bachelor (Oct. 1)
Ready to dive into another season of The Golden Bachelor? Check out everything you missed during the premiere in our recap. Whether you’re watching for the love stories or the redemption arc, we’re sure to get plenty of memorable moments this season. The show airs Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. eastern and is available to stream the following day on Hulu.
Monster: The Ed Gein Story (Oct. 3)
Ryan Murphy’s controversial true crime series continues, this time taking on the Plainfield Ghoul, the murderer and grave robber Ed Gein. Similar to Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, this upcoming Netflix series has faced criticism from those who say the series sexualizes Gein. That said, the first season of Monster was one of the most-watched series on Netflix, so if The Ed Gein Story sounds like your cup of tea, you probably won’t be alone.
The New Force (Oct. 3)
This new Swedish drama on Netflix centers on Sweden’s first crop of female police officers (who graduated in 1958, BTW). Ridiculed by the public, the media, and their own colleagues, these women are far from being seen as equals. And when they’re stationed in Sweden’s most crime-ridden district, they realize their biggest problem isn’t the criminals, it’s society’s treatment of them.
House of Guinness (Sept. 25)
This new drama series on Netflix takes us inside the lives of one of Europe’s most enduring dynasties — the Guinness family. Yes, that Guinness. Think of this show like Succession, but set in 19th-century Dublin and New York, and instead of fighting over a media company, it’s a beer empire.
Wayward (Sept. 25)
This thriller series starring Toni Collette and Mae Martin is set in the creepy town of Tall Pines, where nothing is quite what it seems. Here’s how Netflix describes the plot: ” After an escape attempt from an academy for “troubled teens”, two students join forces with a newly local police officer, unearthing the town’s dark and deeply rooted secrets.”
American Prince: JFK Jr. (Sept. 23)
The CNN Original documentary about the life of John F. Kennedy Jr. will be available for streaming on HBO Max beginning later this week. The three-part series includes archival footage and new interviews with those close to Kennedy and his late wife, Carolyn Bessette, including Carole Radziwill, Gary Ginsberg, Hamilton South, Steve Gillon, Cindy Crawford, Robert De Niro,Graydon Carter, Tina Brown, Kurt Andersen, and more.
Crime Scene Zero (Sept. 23)
Do you watch so many documentaries, you think you could solve a crime in no time? Then this new Korean reality TV show might be for you. Players in the show are either detectives or suspects, and have to find who’s guilty using the clues provided.
The Devil Is Busy (Sept. 23)
This HBO Original documentary offers viewers an intimate look into a women’s healthcare clinic in Atlanta — and the women who ensure the safety and care of its patients amid abortion restrictions and protests.
Next Gen Chef (Sept. 17)
The Culinary Institute of America is known for its prestige, and in this new show, 21 hot young chefs will compete in a series of challenges to see who’s really the chef of their generation.
Canelo vs. Crawford (Sept. 13)
Netflix subscribers will be able to tune in to the fight of the year, at no extra cost. Super Middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Álvarez (62-2-2, 39 KOs) and undefeated four-division superstar Terence Crawford will face off in Las Vegas for the unified Super Middleweight championship.
The Wrong Paris (Sept. 12)
Miranda Cosgrove stars in this Netflix rom-com about a woman who joins a dating show set in Paris — only to realize she’s jetting off to Paris, Texas, not Europe. She tries to devise a way to get eliminated, until she starts falling for the Bachelor.
Best new books to read this week
Old Money by Kelsey Miller (Sept. 30)
Miller’s fiction debut is Big Little Lies meets The Undoing. It follows Alice as she returns to her affluent hometown of Briar’s Green to figure out what really happened to her cousin Caitlin. She’s always suspected Patrick Yates, Caitlin’s boyfriend at the time, was responsible for her death — but since Patrick comes from the richest and most influential family in town, he was never held accountable.
Princess of Blood by Sarah Hawley (Sept. 30)
This thrilling high-stakes romantasy — and highly anticipated sequel to Servant of Earth, has earned praise from The Seattle Times. The publication calls Hawley’s world-building “thoughtful and thorough,” her interpretations “beautiful and complex,” and says of the characters, “no one… is who they seem on the surface.”
The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes by Chanel Cleeton (Sept. 30)
Just in time for Latinx Heritage Month, Chanel Cleeton is coming out with another historical novel exploring an important aspect of Cuban Culture. This one takes place during three different time periods and in as many countries: London, 2024; Havana, 1966; and Boston, 1900. The three women in the story’s lives will intersect in a way that will surprise and move you.
A Killer Wedding by Joan O’Leary (Sept. 23)
Former tonight show producer Joan O’Leary makes her literary debut with this mystery that’s being described as “a White Lotus-esque whodonit” set in an Irish castle, during a wedding day. Marie Claire raves, “Good luck solving this especially twisty mystery before the big reveal — you’ll need it.”
Jump and Find Joy by Hoda Kotb (Sept. 23)
The former TODAY show host and #1 NYT best-selling author is coming out with her most personal book yet — a guide to dealing with change and upheaval. From joining the beloved morning show at 44, to becoming a mother at 52 and dealing with unexpected family health challenges, Hoda knows all too well that major transitions can happen when we least expect it. Jump and Find Joy combines Hoda’s own experiences and teachings from experts in resilience and change.
Road Trip With a Vampire by Jenna Levine (Sept. 23)
Jenna Levine (no relation) is back with a steamy, opposites-attract rom-com that fans of Agatha All Along and What We Do in the Shadows will positively devour. Booklist calls her latest vampire book “another irresistible mix of addictively sharp humor, heartfelt romance, and just the right amount of sensual heat.”
Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver (Sept. 23)
This dark rom-com features a delicious enemies-to-lovers plotline between Harper, a skilled gardener with killer instincts, and Nolan, a tourist visiting the town of Cape Carnage — who’s out for revenge. #1 NYT bestselling author Ali Hazelwood gushes, “The undisputed queen of dark rom-coms is back with a new swoony, one-of-a-kind banger, and the book world better get ready for it!”
Not Just a Period by Dr. Hazel Wallace (Sept. 2)
Think you know everything about that time of the month? Think again. In this eye-opening new book, Dr. Hazel Wallace breaks down all the phases of the menstrual cycle and offers practical advice for how to work with your cycle to have more energy and improve your mental and physical health.
